A client is admitted with a hemothorax following a motor vehicle collision, and the surgeon inserts a chest tube that is attached to a chest drainage system with suction at 20 cm water pressure. The practical nurse (PN) observes that the suction chamber fluid level is at 15 cm. Which action should the PN implement to ensure effective functioning of the chest drainage system?
A client is admitted with a hemothorax following a motor vehicle collision, and the surgeon inserts a chest tube that is attached to a chest drainage system with suction at 20 cm water pressure. The practical nurse (PN) observes that the suction chamber fluid level is at 15 cm. Which action should the PN implement to ensure effective functioning of the chest drainage system?
A The chest tube should be irrigated with 20 mL normal saline to ensure patency.
B Additional sterile water should be added to the suction chamber to the 20 cm level.
C The tubing should be manipulated until the chest drainage collects in the chamber.
D Suction at the wall unit should be increased to enhance the velocity of bubbling.
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